Forensic Community Support Team (CST) Therapist

Bring Your Passion.

Carolina Outreach is seeking a Forensic Community Support Team (CST) Therapist to deliver intensive behavioral-health treatment and care-coordination to justice-involved adults. As a Forensic CST Therapist you will conduct the DLA-20 functional needs assessment completes diagnostic evaluations and develop person-centered treatment plans that address co-occurring mental health and substance use needs while supporting successful community tenure.

Build Your Purpose.

As a Forensic CST Therapist you will work in office community and court settings providing therapy crisis intervention and skill-building services. You will collaborate with probation courts detention and re-entry partners and may attend hearings to advocate for clients clinical goals and diversion from custody.

Position Highlights:

• Conduct assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans for justice-involved individuals
• Provide evidence-based therapy in various settings including homes courts jails and the community
• Coordinate care with legal and re-entry partners advocating for clinical needs in legal settings
• Collaborate with team members to support wellness medication adherence and recovery goals
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in team meetings and outcome reporting

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Location:Durham NC

Compensation:This position is compensated using a piece rate model where pay is based on the Relative Value Units (RVUs) assigned to each billable service. Each clinical service is assigned a specific RVU value and your total compensation is determined by the number and type of services you deliver.

Estimated Income Range: $54373 to $63334

The range above is an estimate based on productivity. Under this compensation model there is unlimited earning potential!

*Final compensation is determined by factors such as education licensure level experience and other qualifications.

• Education:
  • A Masters degree in a human services field (e.g. counseling social work psychology)
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Provisional or full clinical licensure in North Carolina (e.g. LCSWA LCMHCA LMFT)is required.
  • Certification or documented competency in substance use treatment (e.g. LCAS CADC or experience serving individuals with co-occurring disorders) is required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience with adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders
  • Experience providing clinical supervision or leadership within a behavioral health setting
  • Familiarity with community-based service delivery and coordination with justice system partners
  • Proficiency in completing assessments and developing Person-Centered Plans (PCPs)
  • Knowledge of NC Medicaid service definitions and documentation requirements
  • Skilled in crisis response and behavioral health interventions

Grow with Us.

Beyond the engaging work youll also benefit from ncgCAREs competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones provide work/life balance and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem) with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors therapists and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident Critical Illness Short-Term Disability)
• Educational Assistance (your position date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
• Advancement and Career Development Opportunities

Join a team dedicated to providing responsive effective and compassionate care to our communities. Together we can make a differencestarting with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals as needed. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA please contact us at

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of your authorization to work in the United States.
ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace